48/23. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2732a — Dua for a Muslim in Absence
The Virtue Of Praying For The Muslims In Their Absence
Dua for a Muslim in Absence and the Angel’s Reply
Sahih Muslim : 2732a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2732a
حَدَّثَنِي أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ حَفْصٍ الْوَكِيعِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ كَرِيزٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ الدَّرْدَاءِ، عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَا مِنْ عَبْدٍ مُسْلِمٍ يَدْعُو لأَخِيهِ بِظَهْرِ الْغَيْبِ إِلاَّ قَالَ الْمَلَكُ وَلَكَ بِمِثْلٍ " .
Abu Dharr Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) that the Angels do not say: The same be for you too.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2732aIn-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 119USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 35, Hadith 6588
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2732a
This Hadith teaches the beauty of making dua for a Muslim in absence. Abu Darda reported that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that no believing servant supplicates for his brother behind his back except that the angel says: the same be for you too. The wording is simple but powerful. It encourages sincere care, because the person being prayed for may not even know about the dua. The Hadith also shows that hidden goodness matters. A person can ask Allah to bless, help, or forgive another Muslim without seeking praise from people. The main lesson is not only about dua being made, but about wanting good for someone else while trusting Allah with the result.
What we learn from this hadith
- Praying for a Muslim in his absence is praised in this Hadith.
- The angel replies by asking the same good for the one making dua.
- Hidden acts of care have value even when people do not see them.
- The Hadith encourages believers to want good for one another.
